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Phoenix
Drama

PHOENIX

"A Gripping Noirish Study of Treachery, Identity and Survival."

20141h 38m6.8 TMDb

Directed by Christian Petzold

Spoiler-Free

In the aftermath of WWII, German-Jewish cabaret singer Nelly has to undergo facial reconstructive surgery following her survival from Auschwitz. Without recognising Nelly, her former husband Johnny asks her to help him claim his wife’s inheritance.

Cast

Nina Hoss

Nina Hoss

Nelly Lenz

Ronald Zehrfeld

Ronald Zehrfeld

Johnny Lenz

Nina Kunzendorf

Nina Kunzendorf

Lene Winter

Trystan Pütter

Trystan Pütter

Soldat an Brücke

Michael Maertens

Michael Maertens

Arzt

Imogen Kogge

Imogen Kogge

Elisabeth

Felix Römer

Felix Römer

Geiger

Uwe Preuss

Uwe Preuss

Clubbesitzer

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion7
Complexity7.3
Humor5
Realism7.6
Action5
Darkness5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • fans of purely lighthearted entertainment

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